Fred Harris

1930 - 2017

Fred F. “Henry” Harris, 87, of Ashland, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at his residence with his beloved family by his side.

He was born January 7, 1930, in Burnaugh, KY, a son of the late John Crit Harris and Lillie Jane Prater Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Fred was a member of First Baptist Church, Russell. He was past master of Rush Masonic Lodge 715 F&AM, Rush Eastern Star 546 and El Hasa Shrine. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a KY Colonel and KY Admiral, former Ashland National Little League Coach and Financial Secretary of Carmen’s Union Local 344.

He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and UK Basketball. He was a member of Whirlaways Square Dancing Club, volunteered at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and retired after many years of service from the Raceland Car Shops.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 69 years, Audrey Mullins Harris of Ashland; sons, Stephen Harris (Cheryl) of Rush, KY, and Fred F. Harris, Jr. (Kim) of Flatwoods, KY; daughters, Sharon Conley (Wayne) of Ashland; Kathy Heineman (Richard) of Winchester, KY, Pam Smith (Eddie) of Ashland, and Pat Morrison (Russ) of Winchester, KY; sisters, Catherine Franklin of Wurtland, KY, and Patty Smith (Bill) of North Webster, IN; 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and a host of loving extended family members and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Steen Funeral Home 13th Street Chapel with Pastor Wayne Kuhner and Roger McCaleb officiating.

Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home with a Masonic service being held at 7:30 p.m. by the Rush Masonic Lodge 715 F&AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Russell or to Community Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Lee Roy Abdon

1928-2017

Lee Roy Abdon, 89 of Greenup, Kentucky passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Community Hospice Care Center. Roy was born February 9, 1928 to the late Charles and Lucy Johnson Abdon.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Freeman, Glen, and Chester "Ted" Abdon and his sister Josephine Burns. Roy was retired from CSX as a Carman and was a member of Greenup 1st Baptist Church. He also enjoyed farming, antique cars, gardening, and his loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving Roy is his wife of 67 years Carrol Keeney Abdon of Greenup. His sons; David and his wife Kathy Abdon of Greenup and Tony and his wife Regina of Greenup. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Marty Bayes, Brandon Abdon, Joe Abdon, Holley Abdon, and Tyler Abdon and 5 great grandchildren and a sister Vilean Bradley of Portage, In.

Funeral services for Roy were held Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Greenup First Baptist Church by Dr. Thomas J. Melvin.

Burial followed services in Plum Grove Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers contributions may be made to Community Hospice and / or Greenup 1st Baptist Church Building fund.

Funeral Services were under the direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

Brenda Bennett

1948 - 2017

Brenda P. Bennett, 68, of South Shore, Kentucky went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sept. 16, 2017 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, Sept. 30, 1948, a daughter of the late William Yankee and Icy Osborne, Brenda attended Grace Fellowship Church in Wheelersburg, Ohio.

Preceded in death by one sister, Faye Dillow and one brother, Raymond Dale Yankee.

Surviving are her husband, Marion Edward Bennett to  whom she married May 29, 1965, two sons, John (Kiesha) Bennett of Adelphi, Ohio, Daniel (Angie) Bennett of Louisville, Kentucky, two daughters, Paula (Dan) Gilley of Otway, Ohio and Linda (Fred) Bettis of Wheelersburg, Ohio, two brothers, Michael Yankee of Kenton, Ohio and Curt White of Zebulon, North Carolina, one sister, Debbie McClaskey of Lucasville, Ohio, twelve grandchildren, Zachary Bettis, Trevor Bennett, Sadie Bennett, Seneka Bennett, Michele Bennett, Kelsie Overly, Braxton Bennett, Jasmine Thompson, Olivia Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Ashley Hall and Suvanna Bennett, four great-grandchildren, Jack Meadows, Rylee Thompson, Ancizar Mitchell and Brycen Bradley.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, Kentucky with Rev. James Vandagriff, officiating.

Burial will follow in MT. Zion Cemetery, South Shore, Kentucky.

Friends may call at the Roberson Funeral Home from 5 till 8 P.M. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 and one hour before service time on Wednesday.

Online condolences can be left for the family at robersonfuneral.com     

Robert Langley

1939 - 2017

Robert Lee Langley, 78, of South Shore, KY., went to be with is Lord and Savior Friday, September 15, 2017 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH. He was born February 14, 1939 in Portsmouth, OH., a son of the late Henry and Zelda Royster Langley.

He was a member of the Sandhill Church of Christ, a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from A.K. Steel.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother Larry Langley.

Surviving are his wife Phyllis Collins Langley, one daughter Sherri (Carl) Lockhart of Portsmouth, OH., one son David Langley of Paducah, KY., three brothers Jim Langley of South Shore, KY., Roger Langley of Chesapeake, OH., and Johnny Langley of Jacksonville, FL., three sisters Norma Zuray of Seattle, WA., Dianne Moneyham, of AL., and Ramona Montgomery of South Portsmouth, KY.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Donald Seevers officiating.

Burial will follow at Siloam Cemetery in South Shore, KY.

Friends may call at the Roberson Funeral Home Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at 1 p.m.

Military graveside services by James Dickey American Legion Post #23 of Portsmouth, OH.

Online condolences can be left for the family and friends at www.robersonfuneral.com

Wanda Sanders

1925 - 2017

Wanda Cook Sanders, 92, of Argillite, Kentucky went to be with the Lord Tuesday September 12, 2017 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Kentucky surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Sanders was born June 5, 1925 in Greenup, Kentucky a daughter of the late Julia Huff and Orlando Castle.

She was a teacher for three years in Florida and taught school for 30 years at Greenup County System before retiring. She was a devoted deliverer for Greenup County Meals on Wheels, was a member of Greenup County Senior Citizens and Greenup County Dance Club. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three husbands William Cook, Arthur Collins, and Alfred Sanders; four brothers Ara Castle, Ira Castle, Laurys Castle, and Donald Castle; three sisters Eva Stacy, Blanche Stewart, and Lora Gould.

 She is survived by: One son, John and Jessie Cook of Argillite, Kentucky; One daughter, Sandra and Richard Mendez of Argillite, Kentucky.; One sister, Mildred Cook of Tampa, Florida; Five grandchildren Missy Griffith, Traci Jo Campbell, Richie Mendez, JD Cook, and Jenna Cook; Thirteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday September 14, 2017 at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Pastor Gary Airring and Pastor Dwayne Slusher.

Burial was in Huff Cemetery in Argillite, Kentucky.

Condolences may be made at rlrfuneralhome.com

Wilma Sparks

1929 - 2017

Wilma Hurley Sparks, 88 of Ashland passed away Saturday September 16, 2017 at Hospice Care Center.

She was born April 21, 1929 in Ashland the daughter of the late Roy and Verna Osborn Hurley.

She was a homemaker and loving mother. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the choir.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Paul Sparks. She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Pemberton (Joe) of Chesapeake, OH and Debra Daniels of Ashland; two sons, Tim Sparks (Tina) of Russell, KY and Danny Sparks (Debbie) of Morehead, KY; one sister, Juanita McGlothin of Ashland; five grandchildren, Adam Daniels (Jill), Christopher Sparks, Joshua Pemberton (Amy), Daniel Pemberton (Amber) and Jessica Sparks; and four great grandchildren, Noah Daniels, Liam Pemberton, Mercy Pemberton and Cross Pemberton.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday September 19, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Rice Officiating.

Burial will follow in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. 

Eula Vaughn Oney

1931-2017

Eula Vaughn Oney, 86, of Raceland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 15, 2017 in Ashland.

Mrs. Oney was born January 11, 1931 in Grahn, KY a daughter of the late Watt and Martha Brown Blevins.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glen R. Oney; one son Daryl Oney; four sisters and four brothers. 

Mrs. Oney was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Raceland Women’s Club. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. 

Mrs. Oney is survived by two daughters Roxann (Gene) Fielder of Ashland and Jill (Jeff) Riffe of Argillite; one son Glen Leslie Oney of Raceland; one brother Rollie Blevins of Olive Hill; seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. 

Funeral services were conducted Monday September 18, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Raceland with Reverend Tom Stephens and Gary Blevins Officiating.

Burial was in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.